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Urals Energy Public Company Limited 2013 Half Year Results - Replacement (1000P)

27/09/2013 9:52am

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RNS Number : 1000P

Urals Energy Public Company Limited

27 September 2013

The following amendment has been made to the '2013 Half Year Results' announcement released on 27 September 2013 at 07:00 hrs under RNS No 0580P.

In the announcement released this morning it was stated "As at 30 June 2012 net cash was US$6.6 million" when in fact it should have read "As at 30 June 2012 net debt was US$6.6 million". This has now been amended.

All other details remain unchanged.

The full amended text is shown below.

 
 Press Release   27 September 2013 
 

Urals Energy Public Company Limited

("Urals Energy" or the "Company")

2013 Half Year Results - Replacement

Urals Energy PCL (AIM:UEN), the independent exploration and production company with operations in Russia, is pleased to announce its half-year results for the six months ended 30 June 2013.

Operational highlights

 
   --   Total production at Arcticneft reached 125,651 barrels 
         (H1-2012: 128,249 barrels) 
   --   Total production at Petrosakh reached 240,533 barrels 
         (H1-2012: 233,484) 
   --   Current daily production at Arcticneft is 702 BOPD - 
         slightly higher than an average of 694 BOPD for the six 
         months ended 30 June 2013 
   --   Current daily level of production at Petrosakh is 1,315 
         BOPD slightly down from an average of 1,330 BOPD for 
         the six months ended 30 June 2013 
   --   Well # 53 was spudded at Petrosakh 
   --   Measures to halt natural decline at Petrosakh including 
         the completion of successful workovers have stabilised 
         production 
   --   New well drilling and existing well optimisation programs 
         in place and being implemented on both fields 
 

Financial highlights

 
   --   In H1-2013 gross profit improved by 60% to US$4.9 million 
         (H1-2012: US$3.0 million), as a result the Company achieved 
         a net profit of US$1.0 million for the period (H1-2012: 
         US$0.6 million loss) 
   --   For the first time since 2006, positive net working capital 
         on 30 June 2013 at US$0.7 million (2012: US$1.0 million 
         negative working capital) 
   --   Net loss of US$2.5 million (H1 2012: net loss of US$2.0 
         million) caused by exchange rate movements during both 
         H1-2012 and H1-2013 
   --   Successful implementation of cost reduction program in 
         2012 resulting in 10% decrease in cost of sales 
   --   In June 2013, the Company entered into a short-term loan 
         agreement with Petraco Oil Company Limited ("Petraco") 
         under which Petraco has advanced US$7.0 million. The 
         Loan is being used by the Company to both progress its 
         2013 drilling plan and working capital financing 
 

Post-period end and outlook

 
   --   Initial production testing on Well #53 on the Petrosakh 
         Field will be completed during October 2013 
   --   The annual planned tanker shipment l for export from 
         Arcticneft is expected in late October 2013 
   --   Repayment of all loans from Petraco by year end 
   --   Expected release of charge over the Company's Arcticneft 
         assets by Petraco 
   --   Drilling of a new well # 112 will start shortly after 
         Well # 53 commences production 
   --   Initial reports from the AKN seismic survey appears positive 
         with an improvement in production anticipated along with 
         encouraging data on deeper targets 
   --   Seeking possible M&A and joint venture targets with a 
         view to expanding and optimising the Company's asset 
         portfolio, including producing assets, as well as earlier 
         stage exploration plays predominantly in the European, 
         and Western Siberia regions. 
 

Alexei Maximov, Chief Executive, commented:

"The Board is pleased with the progress that Urals Energy has made since the start of 2013 and considers that the Company has finally turned the corner. During the period under review, the Company improved its production and cash generation at both Arcticneft and Petrosakh. In addition, our balance sheet was strengthened and for the first time since 2006 net working capital became positive.

"Well #53 has now been spudded, and the measures taken to halt the natural decline at Petrosakh, including the completion of successful workovers, has stabilised production. New well drilling and existing well optimisation programmes are in place and being implemented on both fields. Initial reports from the seismic survey appear extremely positive and provide a strong base for the improvement in anticipated production as well as encouraging data on deeper targets. More details on the seismic survey will be announced at the appropriate time.

"With the expected repayment of the loans from Petraco and the associated release of their charges, the Board believes that Urals Energy is now well positioned for growth. The Board continues to seek possible M&A and joint venture opportunities with a view to expanding and optimising the Company's portfolio."

- Ends -

For further information, please contact:

 
 Urals Energy Public Company Limited 
 Alexei Maximov, Chief Executive       Tel: +7 495 795 0300 
  Officer 
 Sergey Uzornikov, Chief Financial      www.uralsenergy.com 
  Officer 
 
 
 Allenby Capital Limited 
  Nominated Adviser and Broker 
 Nick Naylor                       Tel: +44 (0) 20 3328 
                                                   5656 
 Alex Price                      www.allenbycapital.com 
 

Media enquiries:

 
 Abchurch 
 Henry Harrison-Topham / Quincy Allan     Tel: +44 (0) 20 7398 
                                                          7710 
 henry.ht@abchurch-group.com            www.abchurch-group.com 
 

Chief Executive Officer's Statement

Financial Results

Operating Environment

The six months ended 30 June 2013 were characterised by a stable crude oil market price at an average level of US$108 per barrel (H1-2012: US$110). Domestic prices for light oil products ranged from US$110 to US$142 per barrel (H1-2012: US$85 to US$129). High and stable domestic prices secured the Company's operating cash flows at a level sufficient to maintain its operations and comply with license requirements at both fields.

There were no deliveries of crude oil exported from Arcticneft during the reporting period, resulting in 20,743 metric tons of crude oil that remained in stock. The tanker from Arcticneft is expected in late October 2013.

Operating Results

 
 US$'000                                          Period ended 30 June: 
                                               ------------------------ 
                                                      2013         2012 
---------------------------------------------  -----------  ----------- 
 
 Gross revenues before excise, export duties        17,775       16,832 
 Net revenues after excise, export duties 
  and VAT                                           15,881       15,362 
 Gross profit                                        4,930        3,077 
 Operating (loss)/profit                             1,023        (591) 
 Management EBITDA                                   2,780        1,391 
 Total net finance benefits/(costs)                (3,296)      (1,542) 
 Profit for the period                             (2,537)      (2,043) 
---------------------------------------------  -----------  ----------- 
 

Gross Revenues (US$'000)

 
                                               Period ended 30 June: 
-----------------------------------------  ------------------------- 
                                                  2013          2012 
-----------------------------------------  -----------  ------------ 
 Crude oil                                       1,707         1,114 
   Export sales                                      -             - 
   Domestic sales (Russian Federation)           1,707         1,114 
 Petroleum (refined) products - domestic 
  sales                                         15,905        15,473 
 Other sales                                       163           245 
 Total gross revenues                           17,775        16,832 
-----------------------------------------  -----------  ------------ 
 

For the six months ended 30 June 2013, total gross revenues increased by US$0.9 million resulting from a raise of average net back prices for petroleum (refined) products of US$73.86 per barrel for the six months ended 30 June 2013 (US$57.73 for the six months ended 30 June 2012) and a higher crude oil net back price of US$59.46 per barrel for the six months ended 30 June 2013 (US$49.88 per barrel for the six months ended 30 June 2012). The increase was partially off-set by a decline of sales volumes totaling 184,861 barrels for the six months ended 30 June 2013 (compared with 219,010 barrels for the six months ended 30 June 2012). Netback, in the case of domestic crude oil sales, is the gross sales net of VAT. Netback for domestic product sales is defined as gross product sales minus VAT, transportation, excise tax and refining costs.

For the six months ended 30 June 2013 all domestic sales of crude oil and almost all petroleum (refined) products related to Petrosakh. During the six months ended 30 June 2013, Arcticneft sold petroleum (refined) products to FGUP "ArcticMorNefteGazRazvedka" ("AMNGR") for US$474,000 (H1-2012: US$356,000).

Summary table: Net backs (US$/bbl)

 
                                                          Period ended 30 
                                                                    June: 
-----------------------------------------------  ------------------------ 
                                                        2013         2012 
-----------------------------------------------  -----------  ----------- 
 Crude oil                                             59.46        49.88 
   Export sales                                            -            - 
   Domestic sales (Russian Federation)                 59.46        49.88 
 Petroleum (refined) products - domestic sales         73.86        57.73 
-----------------------------------------------  -----------  ----------- 
 

Gross profit (net revenues less cost of sales) for the first half of 2013 increased by 58% to US$4.9 million (H1-2012: US$3.1 million). The main driver of the increase was the higher netbacks.

Operating profit for the first half of 2013 was US$1.0 million as compared with an operating loss of US$0.6 million for the six months ended 30 June 2012.

The net finance costs during the first half of 2013 were US$3.3 million and net interest benefits was US$0.2 million (H1-2012: net finance costs of US$1.5 million and net interest cost of US$0.2 million). The main increase is caused by exchange rate movements. For H1-2013 US$ strengthened vs Russian Rouble by 8% while for the same period of 2012 it was 2%.

Increase of net finance costs for the six months ended 30 June 2013 resulted in a net loss of US$2.5 million (H1-2012: net loss of US$2.0 million).

Consolidated management EBITDA in the six months ended 30 June 2013 doubled to US$2.8 million as compared with US$1.4 million during the six months ended 30 June 2012.

Management EBITDA (US$'000) - Unaudited

 
                                                  Period ended 30 June: 
                                                       2013             2012 
 
   Loss for the period                              (2,537)          (2,043) 
 
 Net finance costs                                    3,296            1,542 
 Income tax/(benefits)                                  264             (90) 
 Depreciation, depletion and amortisation             1,443            1,891 
 Total non-cash expenses                              5,003            3,343 
 
 Release of provision                                   352                - 
 Other non-cash income                                 (38)               91 
------------------------------------------  ---------------  --------------- 
 Total non-recurrent and non-cash items                 314               91 
 
   Normalised EBITDA                                  2,780            1,391 
 

Net debt position

As at 30 June 2013, the Company had net debt of US$3.3 million (calculated as long-term and short-term debt less cash in bank and less loans issued to related parties). As at 30 June 2012 net debt was US$6.6 million.

In June 2013, the Company received a loan of US$2.5 million from Petraco. As at 30 June 2013, the long-term and short-term part amounted to US$5.5 million (30 June 2012: US$10.2 million).

As at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, the Group impaired a loan to a formerly related party by US$6.7 million and US$6.3 million, respectively. This amount relates to an overdue loan to a shareholder and former member of the Group's management team, Mr Rovneiko. On 9 January 2013, the Company received a final decision regarding its legal dispute with Mr Rovneiko from the London Court of International Arbitration. This decision ruled that the Company had won on all accounts. The Company has formally demanded payment from Mr Rovneiko and is committed to using all appropriate means to collect the outstanding amount, however to date Mr Rovneiko has shown no intent to comply with the decision. For accounting purposes management has reassessed the carrying value of the loan and has impaired this fully. However, this does not reduce the validity of the legal claim against Mr Rovneiko.

Operational update

Petrosakh

During the period under review the Company focused on two main areas, namely stabilising/minimising the natural decline in production, and the Company's drilling programme. In doing this, the following points were focused on:

1. complex geological studies of each well were performed with the intention of aiding the selection of optimal operating regime for producing wells. The work carried out enabled a significant reduction on the natural decline in production;

2. three new surface rod-pumping units were installed, again assisting in reducing the natural decline in production;

3. a programme to replace insert oil-well sucker-rod pumps on suspended pumps was launched, significantly reducing future repair times;

4. the repair of a second gas injection compressor was completed with minimum idle times for the Company's producing wells;

5. the Company commissioned an independent geological analysis of its existing well stock in Petrosakh with a view to ensuring the optimisation of its existing well stock development plan;

   6.   new cost reduction possibilities were evaluated, including,: 

a. the conversion of part of the Company's oil field equipment for gas usage potentially enabling decreased costs of production;

b. testing of a new additive for gasoline production which the Company anticipates has the potential to increase the yield of light oil products at a lower cost; and

   7.   Development well #53 was been spudded following the reaching of the target depth. 

Initial production testing on Well #53 will be completed during October 2013.

Downstream

Petrosakh refines and sells 100% of its crude oil production. Being the only company on the island which has a refinery, Urals Energy continues to work in a highly competitive refined products market brought to the island from mainland by the state-owned conglomerate Rosneft.

The Company works with existing and new customers, which allowed it to increase netbacks on the sales of oil and oil products by 19.2% and 27.9% respectively to US$59.46 per barrel and US$73.86 per barrel. This is in spite of the increase in excise rate of 25% from January 2013.

Presently, Petrosakh is participating in tenders with State-owned companies and has managed to win contracts with major local customers for fuel shipment during the winter period. The contracts were signed with JSC "Sakhalinenergo" (the main electricity and heating supplier on the island), Sakhalin Shipping Company and several municipal heating companies.

Starting from 1 July 2013, the federal Excise Law provides for further indexation of excise rates for gasoline. Currently the excise rate is equal to 8,960 Roubles per ton. However, the Company is confident that as a result of the seasonal favorable conditions on the internal market Urals Energy will manage to control and improve netbacks through to the year-end.

Arcticneft

During the reporting period the main efforts of the Company were focused on the following:

 
 1.   Minimising the decline in production through extensive workovers, 
       which allowed to keep daily production stable. Current daily 
       production at Arcticneft is 702 BOPD, average daily production 
       694 BOPD for the six months ended 30 June 2013, comparing 
       with an average of 686 BOPD for the twelve months ended 
       31 December 2012 
 2.   A Passive Seismic Spectroscopy and a separate Micro-Seismic 
       survey were carried out over a selected area in the West 
       block. The results revealed five main trends of hydrocarbon 
       potential consistent with existing exploration strategy. 
       The results show promise regarding the existing deposit 
       estimation, as well as encouraging data on possible deeper 
       targets and pin-point exact location of future drilling 
       sites. The Company is planning to use this survey report 
       for new deposit assessment and its future drilling programme 
 3.   Having analysed costs and benefits of the planned side-tracks 
       drilling, the Company performed an independent geological 
       analysis of the existing wells stock in Arcticneft. The 
       results of this research show that subject to certain workovers, 
       temporally abandoned wells could be put into operation which 
       will allow to increase the production with higher probability 
       and at lower cost than side-tracks drilling. 
 

Petraco loan

In 2012, the Company met its obligations under the restructuring agreement and paid the final loan principal amount of US$7.3 million to Petraco Oil Company Limited. The remaining accrued interest is to be paid by the Company to Petraco by the end of November 2013.

In June 2013, the Company entered into a new short-term loan agreement with Petraco under which Petraco advances the sum of up to US$7.0 million to the Company. The proceeds of the loan will be used by the Company to both progress its 2013 drilling plan and working capital financing.

As at 30 of June 2013, total debt to Petraco was US$5.5 million. The repayment of all this debt coincides with the shipment of the tanker from Arcticneft.

Outlook

The Company anticipates loading the tanker for export from Arcticneft, in Q4 2013.

The Company continues to focus on increasing production and cash generation at both Arcticneft and Petrosakh. In addition to its existing operations, the Board is looking at new opportunities, be it in identifying ways of utilising the upside potential in downstream and marketing opportunities on the existing acreage, or evaluating possible acquisition and joint venture targets with a view to expanding and optimising the portfolio.

The Board aims to finish the year with repayment of outstanding debts, solid financial position allowing to restore and maximise value creation for shareholders.

Alexei Maximov

Chief Executive Officer

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

(presented in US$ thousands)

 
                                        Note     30 June     30 June   31 December 
                                                    2013        2012          2012 
 
 Assets 
 Current assets 
 Cash in bank and on hand                          1,369       2,590         5,416 
 Accounts receivable and prepayments               2,615       3,462         4,579 
 Inventories                             5        19,474      17,263        11,130 
 Total current assets                             23,458      23,315        21,125 
 
 Non-current assets 
 Property, plant and equipment           6       112,029     114,077       122,300 
 Supplies and materials for 
  capital construction                             2,636       2,644         2,839 
 Other non-current assets                7         1,329       1,118         1,100 
 Total non-current assets                        115,994     117,839       126,239 
 
   Total assets                                  139,452     141,154       147,364 
 
 Liabilities and equity 
 Current liabilities 
 Accounts payable and accrued 
  expenses                               8         4,191       5,821         4,560 
 Provisions                                        2,199       2,199         2,199 
 Income tax payable                                5,010       5,128         5,070 
 Other taxes payable                               4,926       4,506         6,035 
 Short-term borrowings and 
  current portion of long-term 
  borrowings                             9         5,511       7,316         3,004 
 Advances from customers                             879         977         1,340 
 Total current liabilities                        22,716      25,947        22,208 
 
 Long-term liabilities 
 Long term borrowings                                  -       2,865             - 
 Long term finance lease obligations               1,493           -         1,673 
 Dismantlement provision                           1,603       1,485         1,621 
 Deferred income tax liabilities                  13,529      13,010        14,299 
 Total long-term liabilities                      16,625      17,360        17,593 
 
   Total liabilities                              39,341      43,307        39,801 
 
 Equity 
 Share capital                                     1,589       1,589         1,589 
 Share premium                                   656,855     656,855       656,855 
 Translation difference                         (31,597)    (31,735)      (26,770) 
 Accumulated deficit                           (527,894)   (529,737)     (525,342) 
 Equity attributable to shareholders 
  of Urals Energy Public Company 
  Limited                                         98,953      96,972       106,332 
 Non-controlling interest                          1,158         875         1,231 
 Total equity                            10      100,111      97,847       107,563 
 
   Total liabilities and equity                  139,452     141,154       147,364 
 

Approved on behalf of the Board of Directors on 26 September 2013.

 
 A.D. Maximov                          S.E.Uzornikov 
  Chief Executive Officer    Chief Financial Officer 
 

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

(presented in US$ thousands)

 
                                                         Six months ended 
                                                              30 June 
                                                    -------------------------- 
                                              Note          2013          2012 
-------------------------------------------  -----  ------------  ------------ 
 
 Revenues after excise taxes and export 
  duties                                       11         15,881        15,362 
 
 Cost of sales                                 12       (10,951)      (12,285) 
 Gross profit                                              4,930         3,077 
-------------------------------------------  -----  ------------  ------------ 
 
 Selling, general and administrative 
  expenses                                     13        (3,945)       (3,577) 
 Other operating income/(loss)                                38          (91) 
 
 Operating profit/(loss)                                   1,023         (591) 
 
 Interest income                               9             379            44 
 Interest expense                              9           (203)         (278) 
 Foreign currency loss                                   (3,472)       (1,308) 
 Total net finance costs                                 (3,296)       (1,542) 
 
   Loss before income tax                                (2,273)       (2,133) 
 Income tax (expenses)/benefit                             (264)             0 
 
   Loss for the period                                   (2,537)       (2,043) 
-------------------------------------------  -----  ------------  ------------ 
 
 (Loss)/profit for the period attributable 
  to: 
  - Non-controlling interest                                  15            10 
 - Shareholders of Urals Energy Public 
  Company Limited                                        (2,552)       (2,053) 
-------------------------------------------  -----  ------------  ------------ 
 
 Loss per share from profit attributable 
  to shareholders of Urals Energy Public 
  Company Limited:                             10 
 - Basic loss per share (in US dollar 
  per share)                                              (0.01)        (0.01) 
 - Diluted loss per share (in US dollar 
  per share)                                              (0.01)        (0.01) 
 
 Weighted average shares outstanding 
  attributable to: 
 - Basic shares                                      252,446,060   251,901,871 
 - Diluted shares                                    253,414,431   253,414,431 
 
 Loss for the period                                     (2,537)       (2,043) 
 
 Other comprehensive loss: 
 - Effect of currency translation                        (4,915)       (1,081) 
 Total comprehensive loss for the period                 (7,452)       (3,124) 
-------------------------------------------  -----  ------------  ------------ 
 
   Attributable to: 
   - Non-controlling interest                               (73)           (8) 
 - Shareholders of Urals Energy Public 
  Company Limited                                        (7,379)       (3,116) 
-------------------------------------------  -----  ------------  ------------ 
 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(presented in US$ thousands)

 
                                                        Six months ended 
                                                             30 June 
                                                      ------------------- 
                                                Note       2013      2012 
---------------------------------------------  -----  ---------  -------- 
 
 Cash flows from operating activities 
 
 Loss before income tax                                 (2,273)   (2,133) 
 Adjustments for: 
   Depreciation, amortisation and depletion      12       3,158     3,255 
 Interest income                                 9        (379)      (44) 
 Interest expense                                9          203       278 
 Gain on disposal of property, plant 
  and equipment                                               -      (19) 
 Foreign currency loss, net                               3,472     1,308 
 Other non-cash transactions                                  1        46 
 
 Operating cash flows before changes 
  in working capital                                      4,534     2,691 
 Increase in inventories                                (9,128)   (7,635) 
 Decrease in accounts receivables and 
  prepayments                                               831     1,236 
 (Decrease)/increase in accounts payable 
  and accrued expenses                                     (25)     1,092 
 Decrease in advances from customers                      (398)     (710) 
 Decrease in other taxes payable                          (612)     (531) 
---------------------------------------------  -----  ---------  -------- 
 
 Cash used in operations                                (4,798)   (3,857) 
 Interest received                                            8        98 
 Interest paid                                                -         - 
 Income tax paid                                              -         - 
---------------------------------------------  -----  ---------  -------- 
 
   Net cash used in operating activities                (4,790)   (3,759) 
 
 Cash flows from investing activities 
 Purchase of property, plant and equipment 
  and intangible assets                                 (1,757)   (1,032) 
 Proceeds on loans issued                                   103         - 
 Net cash used in investing activities                  (1,654)   (1,032) 
 
 Cash flows from financing activities 
 Proceeds from borrowings                                 2,500         - 
 Finance lease principal payments                         (150)     (195) 
 Net cash generated from/(used in) financing 
  activities                                              2,350     (195) 
 Effect of exchange rate changes on 
  cash in bank and on hand                                   49     (146) 
---------------------------------------------  -----  ---------  -------- 
 Net decrease in cash in bank and on 
  hand                                                  (4,045)   (5,132) 
 Cash in bank and on hand at the beginning 
  of the year                                             5,416     7,722 
---------------------------------------------  -----  ---------  -------- 
 Cash in bank and on hand at the end 
  of the period                                           1,369     2,590 
---------------------------------------------  -----  ---------  -------- 
 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders's Equity

(presented in US$ thousands)

 
                                                                                             Equity 
                                                                                       attributable 
                                              Difference                                         to 
                                                    from                               Shareholders 
                                              conversion                                   of Urals 
                                                of share                                     Energy 
                                                 capital    Cumulative                       Public 
                            Share     Share         into   Translation   Accumulated        Company   Non-controlling     Total 
                  Notes   capital   premium          US$    Adjustment       deficit        Limited          interest    equity 
 
 Balance at 1 
  January 2012              1,569   656,988        (113)      (30,672)     (527,684)        100,088               883   100,971 
---------------  ------  --------  --------  -----------  ------------  ------------  -------------  ----------------  -------- 
 
 Effect of 
  currency 
  translation                   -         -            -       (1,063)             -        (1,063)              (18)   (1,081) 
 Loss for the 
  year                          -         -            -                     (2,053)        (2,053)                10   (2,043) 
                         --------  --------  -----------  ------------  ------------  -------------  ----------------  -------- 
                                -         -            -       (1,063)       (2,053)        (3,116)               (8)   (3,124) 
 Total 
 comprehensive 
 loss 
 
 Issuance of 
  shares           10          20      (20)            -             -             -              -                 -         - 
 
 Balance at 30 
  June 2012                 1,589   656,968        (113)      (31,735)     (529,737)         96,972               875    97,847 
---------------  ------  --------  --------  -----------  ------------  ------------  -------------  ----------------  -------- 
 
 Balance at 1 
  January 2013              1,589   656,968        (113)      (26,770)     (525,342)        106,332             1,231   107,563 
 
 Effect of 
  currency 
  translation                   -         -            -       (4,827)             -        (4,827)              (88)   (4,915) 
 Loss for the 
  year                          -         -            -                     (2,552)        (2,552)                15   (2,537) 
                         --------  --------  -----------  ------------  ------------  -------------  ----------------  -------- 
                                -         -            -       (4,827)       (2,552)        (7,379)              (73)   (7,452) 
 Total 
 comprehensive 
 loss 
 
 Balance at 30 
  June 2013                 1,589   656,968        (113)      (31,597)     (527,894)         98,953             1,158   100,111 
---------------  ------  --------  --------  -----------  ------------  ------------  -------------  ----------------  -------- 
 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (presented in US$ thousands)

   1        Activities 

Urals Energy Public Company Limited ("Urals Energy" or the "Company" or "UEPCL") was incorporated as a limited liability company in Cyprus on 10 November 2003. Urals Energy and its subsidiaries (the "Group") are primarily engaged in oil and gas exploration and production in the Russian Federation and processing of crude oil for distribution on both the Russian and international markets.

The registered office of Urals Energy is at 31 Evagorou Avenue, Suite 34, CY-1066, Nicosia, Cyprus. UEPCL's shares are traded on the AIM Market operated by the London Stock Exchange.

The Group comprises UEPCL and the following main subsidiaries:

 
                                                      Effective ownership interest at 
-------------------------------  -----------------  ---------------------------------- 
 Entity                             Jurisdiction      30 June 2013   31 December 2012 
-------------------------------  -----------------  --------------  ------------------ 
 Exploration and production 
 
 ZAO Petrosakh ("Petrosakh")          Sakhalin               97.2%               97.2% 
 ZAO Arcticneft ("Arcticneft")    Nenetsky Region             100%                100% 
 Management company 
 OOO Urals Energy                      Moscow                 100%                100% 
-------------------------------  -----------------  --------------  ------------------ 
 
   2        Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 

Basis of preparation.

The consolidated financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union (EU) under the historical cost convention as modified by the change in fair value of financial instruments.

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the reporting date and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These policies have been consistently applied to all the periods presented, unless otherwise stated. Critical accounting estimates and judgments are disclosed in Note 4. Actual results could differ from the estimates.

Functional and presentation currency

The United States dollar ("US dollar or US$ or $") is the presentation currency for the Group's operations as management have used the US dollar accounts to manage the Group's financial risks and exposures, and to measure its performance. Financial statements of the Russian subsidiaries are measured in Russian Roubles, their functional currency.

The functional currency of the Company is the US Dollar as substantially all the cash flows affecting the Company are in US Dollars.

Translation to functional currency

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated into the functional currency at the rate of exchange ruling at the reporting date. Any resulting exchange differences are included in the profit or loss component of the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are measured at historical cost and denominated in a foreign currency are translated into the functional currency using the rates of exchange as at the dates of the initial transactions. The US dollar to Russian Rouble exchange rates were 32.71 and 30.37 as of 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, respectively.

Translation to presentation currency

The Group's consolidated financial statements are presented in US dollars in accordance with IAS 21, The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates. The results and financial position of each group entity having a functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows:

(i) Assets and liabilities for each statement of financial position presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of that statement of financial position. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency at the rate of exchange ruling at the reporting date. Any resulting exchange differences are included in the profit or loss component of the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are measured at historical cost and denominated in a foreign currency are translated into the functional currency the Company using the rates of exchange as at the dates of the initial transactions. Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisitions are treated as assets and liabilities of the acquired entity.

(ii) Income and expenses for each statement of comprehensive income are translated to the functional currency of the Company at average exchange rates (unless this average is not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses are translated at the dates of the transactions).

(iii) All resulting exchange differences are recognised as a separate component of equity.

When a subsidiary is disposed of through sale, liquidation, repayment of share capital or abandonment of all, or part of, that entity, the exchange differences deferred in other comprehensive income are reclassified to the profit and loss.

Uncertain tax positions

The Group's uncertain tax positions are reassessed by management at the end of each reporting period. Liabilities are recorded for income tax positions that are determined by management as more likely than not to result in additional taxes being levied if the positions were to be challenged by the tax authorities. The assessment is based on the interpretation of tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period, and any known court or other rulings on such issues. Liabilities for penalties, interest and taxes other than on income are recognised based on management's best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the obligations at the end of the reporting period.

Accounting standards adopted during the period

In the current period, the Group has adopted all of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (the IASB) and the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (the IFRIC) of the IASB that are relevant to its operations and effective for reporting periods beginning on 1 January 2013.

   3        Going Concern 

A significant portion of the Group's consolidated net assets of US$99.0million (31 December 2012: US$106.3 million) comprises undeveloped mineral deposits requiring significant additional investment. The Group is dependent upon external debt to fully develop the deposits and realise the value attributed to such assets.

The Group had net current assets of US$0.7million as of 30 June 2013 (31 December 2012: net current liabilities of US$1.1 million). The most significant creditor as of 30 June 2013 was US$5.5 million loan from Petraco (31 December 2012: US$3.0 million) (Note 9).

Management have prepared monthly cash flow projections for periods throughout 2013and 2014. Judgements which are significant to management's conclusion that no material uncertainty exists for going concern this year include future oil prices and planned production which were required for the preparation of the cash flow projections and model. Positive overall cash flows are dependent on future oil prices (a price of US$110per barrel has been used for 2013 and for 2014). Despite the above matters, the Group still has funding and liquidity constraints, though these are less severe than in the prior year. Despite the uncertainties and based on cash flow projections performed, management considers that the application of the going concern assumption for the preparation of these consolidated financial statements is appropriate.

   4        Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments in Applying Accounting Policies 

The Group makes estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts recognised in the consolidated financial statements and the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year. Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on management's experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Management also makes certain judgments, apart from those involving estimations, in the process of applying the accounting policies. Judgments that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the consolidated financial statements and estimates that can cause a significant adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities within the next financial year include:

Tax legislation

Russian tax and customs legislation is subject to varying interpretations, and changes, which can occur frequently. Management's interpretation of such legislation as applied to the transactions and activity of the Group may be challenged by the relevant authorities.

Initial recognition of related party transactions

In the normal course of business the Company enters into transactions involving various financial instruments with its related parties. IAS 39, Financial Instruments: recognition and measurement, requires initial recognition of financial instruments based on their fair values. Judgment was applied in determining if transactions are priced at market or non market interest rates, where there is no active market for such transactions. This judgment was based on the pricing for similar types of transactions with unrelated parties and effective interest rate analyses.

Estimation of oil and gas reserves

Engineering estimates of hydrocarbon reserves are inherently uncertain and are subject to future revisions. Accounting measures such as depreciation, depletion and amortisation charges, impairment assessments and asset retirement obligations that are based on the estimates of proved reserves are subject to change based on future changes to estimates of oil and gas reserves.

Proved reserves are defined as the estimated quantities of hydrocarbons which geological and engineering data demonstrate with reasonable certainty to be recoverable in future years from known reservoirs under existing economic conditions. Proved reserves are estimated by reference to available reservoir and well information, including production and pressure trends for producing reservoirs. Furthermore, estimates of proved reserves only include volumes for which access to market is assured with reasonable certainty. All proved reserves estimates are subject to revision, either upward or downward, based on new information, such as from development drilling and production activities or from changes in economic factors, including product prices, contract terms or development plans. In some cases, substantial new investment in additional wells and related support facilities and equipment will be required to recover such proved reserves. Due to the inherent uncertainties and the limited nature of reservoir data, estimates of underground reserves are subject to change over time as additional information becomes available.

The Group last obtained an independent reserve engineers report as at 31 December 2007. Management believes that these reserves have not changed, other than through production, as the amount of subsequent additional drilling has been minimal.

In general, estimates of reserves for undeveloped or partially developed fields are subject to greater uncertainty over their future life than estimates of reserves for fields that are substantially developed and depleted. As those fields are further developed, new information may lead to further revisions in reserve estimates. Reserves have a direct impact on certain amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements, most notably depreciation, depletion and amortisation as well as impairment expenses. Depreciation rates on production assets using the units-of-production method for each field are based on proved developed reserves for development costs, and total proved reserves for costs associated with the acquisition of proved properties. Assuming all variables are held constant, an increase in proved developed reserves for each field decreases depreciation, depletion and amortisation expenses. Conversely, a decrease in the estimated proved developed reserves increases depreciation, depletion and amortisation expenses. Moreover, estimated proved reserves are used to calculate future cash flows from oil and gas properties, which serve as an indicator in determining whether or not property impairment is present. The possibility exists for changes or revisions in estimated reserves to have a significant effect on depreciation, depletion and amortisation charges and, therefore, reported net profit/(loss) for the year.

Deferred income tax asset recognition

The recognised deferred tax asset represents income taxes recoverable through future deductions from taxable profits and is recorded in the statement of financial position. Deferred income tax assets are recorded to the extent that realisation of the related tax benefit is probable. The future taxable profits and the amount of tax benefits that are probable in the future are based on the medium term business plan prepared by management and extrapolated results thereafter. The business plan is based on management expectations that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Key assumptions in the business plan are an average oil price of US$110for 2013 and US$90 in real terms for future sales.

Impairment provision for receivables

The impairment provision for receivables (including loans issued) is based on management's assessment of the probability of collection of individual receivables. Significant financial difficulties of the debtor/lender, probability that the debtor/lender will enter bankruptcy or financial reorganisation, and default or delinquency in payments are considered indicators that the receivable is potentially impaired. Actual results could differ from these estimates if there is deterioration in a debtor's/lender's creditworthiness or actual defaults are higher than the estimates.

When there is no expectation of recovering additional cash for an amount receivable, the expected amount receivable is written off against the associated provision.

Future cash flows of receivables that are evaluated for impairment are estimated on the basis of the contractual cash flows of the assets and the experience of management in respect of the extent to which amounts will become overdue as a result of past loss events and the success of recovery of overdue amounts. Past experience is adjusted on the basis of current observable data to reflect the effects of current conditions that did not affect past periods and to remove the effects of past conditions that do not exist currently.

Asset retirement obligations

Management makes provision for the future costs of decommissioning hydrocarbon production facilities, pipelines and related support equipment based on the best estimates of future cost and economic lives of those assets. Estimating future asset retirement obligations is complex and requires management to make estimates and judgments with respect to removal obligations that will occur many years in the future. Changes in the measurement of existing obligations can result from changes in estimated timing, future costs or discount rates used in valuation.

Useful lives of non-oil and gas properties

Items of non-oil and gas properties are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The estimation of the useful life of an asset is a matter of management judgment based upon experience with similar assets. In determining the useful life of an asset, management considers the expected usage, estimated technical obsolescence, physical wear and tear and the physical environment in which the asset is operated. Changes in any of these conditions or estimates may result in adjustments to future depreciation rates. Useful lives applied to oil and gas properties may exceed the license term where management considers that licenses will be renewed. Assumptions related to renewal of licenses can involve significant judgment of management.

Impairment

Management have estimated the recoverable amount of cash generating units. Changes in the assumptions used can have a significant impact on the amount of any impairment charge.

   5          Inventories 
 
 
                              30 June    30 June   31 December 
                                 2013       2012          2012 
--------------------------  ---------  ---------  ------------ 
 
   Crude oil                   11,005     10,218         3,486 
 Oil products                   3,930      3,123         2,934 
 Materials and supplies         4,539      3,922         4,710 
--------------------------  ---------  ---------  ------------ 
 
   Total inventories           19,474     17,263        11,130 
--------------------------  ---------  ---------  ------------ 
 
 
   6          Property, Plant and Equipment 
 
                             Oil and 
                                 gas          Refinery and                                      Assets under 
 Cost at                  properties     related equipment   Buildings   Other Assets           construction     Total 
----------------------  ------------  --------------------  ----------  -------------  ---------------------  -------- 
 
   1 January 2012            149,213                 8,141         879          5,488                  6,004   169,725 
 Translation 
  difference                 (2,831)                 (154)        (16)          (104)                  (164)   (3,269) 
 Additions                       251                     -           -              5                    706       962 
 Capitalised borrowing 
  costs                            -                     -           -              -                     43        43 
 Transfers                         -                     -           -              -                      -         - 
 Disposals                     (161)                     -           -              -                      -     (161) 
----------------------  ------------  --------------------  ----------  -------------  ---------------------  -------- 
 
   30 June 2012              146,474                 7,987         862          5,388                  6,589   167,300 
----------------------  ------------  --------------------  ----------  -------------  ---------------------  -------- 
 

Average capitalisation rate of capitalised interest expense for the period ended 30 June 2012 is 5.5%.

 
                               Oil and gas         Refinery and                 Other          Assets under 
                                properties    related equipment   Buildings    assets          construction      Total 
--------------------  --------------------  -------------------  ----------  --------  --------------------  --------- 
 Accumulated 
 Depreciation, 
 Amortisation and 
 Depletion at 
 
   1 January 2012                 (45,025)              (2,660)       (552)   (3,221)                     -   (51,458) 
 Translation 
  difference                         1,021                   65          12        74                     -      1,172 
 Depreciation, 
  depletion and 
  amortisation                     (2,613)                (225)        (24)     (179)                     -    (3,041) 
 Disposals                             104                    -           -         -                     -        104 
--------------------  --------------------  -------------------  ----------  --------  --------------------  --------- 
 30 June 2012                     (46,513)              (2,819)       (564)   (3,327)                     -   (53,223) 
--------------------  --------------------  -------------------  ----------  --------  --------------------  --------- 
 
 
                            Oil and   Refinery and                                Assets 
                                gas        related                 Other           under 
                         properties      equipment   Buildings    Assets    construction     Total 
---------------------  ------------  -------------  ----------  --------  --------------  -------- 
 
   Net Book Value at 
 
   1 January 2012           104,188          5,481         327     2,267           6,004   118,267 
---------------------  ------------  -------------  ----------  --------  --------------  -------- 
 
   30 June 2012              99,961          5,168         298     2,061           6,589   114,077 
---------------------  ------------  -------------  ----------  --------  --------------  -------- 
 
 
 
                             Oil and gas        Refinery and                                   Assets under 
 Cost at                      properties   related equipment   Buildings   Other Assets        construction      Total 
-------------------  -------------------  ------------------  ----------  -------------  ------------------  --------- 
 
   1 January 2013                161,850               8,630         933          5,843               5,815    183,071 
 Translation 
  difference                    (11,565)               (617)        (66)          (450)               (462)   (13,160) 
 Additions                            81                   -           -            630                 864      1,575 
 Capitalised 
  borrowing costs                      -                   -           -              -                  14         14 
 Transfers                             -                   -           -              -                   -          - 
 Disposals                             -                   -           -              -                   -          - 
 
   30 June 2013                  150,366               8,013         867          6,023               6,231    171,500 
-------------------  -------------------  ------------------  ----------  -------------  ------------------  --------- 
 

Average capitalisation rate of capitalised interest expense for the period ended 30 June 2013 is 5.5%.

 
 
  Accumulated 
  Depreciation, 
  Amortisation and           Oil and gas        Refinery and                                   Assets under 
  Depletion at                properties   related equipment   Buildings   Other Assets        construction      Total 
-------------------  -------------------  ------------------  ----------  -------------  ------------------  --------- 
 
     1 January 2013             (53,253)             (3,274)       (634)        (3,610)                   -   (60,771) 
 Translation 
  difference                       3,941                 245          46            271                   -      4,503 
 Depreciation                    (2,645)               (222)        (24)          (312)                   -    (3,203) 
 Disposals                             -                   -           -              -                   -          - 
 
 30 June 2013                   (51,957)             (3,251)       (612)        (3,651)                   -   (59,471) 
-------------------  -------------------  ------------------  ----------  -------------  ------------------  --------- 
 
                                                Refinery and 
                             Oil and gas             related                                   Assets under 
                              properties           equipment   Buildings   Other Assets        construction      Total 
 
  Net Book Value at 
 1 January 2013                  108,597               5,356         299           ,233               5,815    122,300 
 
   30 June 2013                   98,409               4,762         255          2,372               6,231    112,029 
-------------------  -------------------  ------------------  ----------  -------------  ------------------  --------- 
 

Included within oil and gas properties at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012 were exploration and evaluation assets:

 
                                    Cost at 
                                         31                                Cost at 
                                   December               Translation           30 
                                       2012   Additions    difference    June 2013 
-------------------------------  ----------  ----------  ------------  ----------- 
 
 Exploration and evaluation 
  assets 
 
 Arcticneft                          16,967           -       (1,212)       15,755 
 Petrosakh                           30,885           -       (2,206)       28,679 
-------------------------------  ----------  ----------  ------------  ----------- 
 Total cost of exploration and 
  evaluation assets                  47,852           -       (3,418)       44,434 
-------------------------------  ----------  ----------  ------------  ----------- 
 

The Group's oil fields are situated in the Russian Federation on land owned by the Russian government. The Group holds production mining licenses and pays production taxes to extract oil and gas from the fields. The licenses expire between 2037and 2067, but may be extended. Management intends to renew the licenses as the properties are expected to remain productive subsequent to the license expiration date.

Estimated costs of dismantling oil and gas production facilities, including abandonment and site restoration costs, amount to US$0.1 million and US$0.1 million at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, respectively, are included in the cost of oil and gas properties. The Group has estimated its liability based on current environmental legislation using estimated costs when the expenses are expected to be incurred.

   7          Other Non-Current Assets 
 
 
                                     30 June   30 June   31 December 
                                        2013      2012          2012 
----------------------------------  --------  --------  ------------ 
 
 Loans issued to related parties 
  (Note 14)                              565       818           519 
 Advances to contractors and 
  suppliers for construction in 
  process                                734       168           504 
 Intangible assets                        30       132            77 
 
   Total other non-current assets      1,329     1,118         1,100 
----------------------------------  --------  --------  ------------ 
 
   8          Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses 
 
 
                                         30 June   30 June   31 December 
                                            2013      2012          2012 
--------------------------------------  --------  --------  ------------ 
 
 Trade payables                              440       735           522 
 Accounts payable for construction 
  in process                                  72       349           144 
 Wages and salaries                        1,690     2,458         1,696 
 Short-term finance lease obligations        102        65            88 
 Other payable and accrued expenses        1,887     2,214         2,110 
--------------------------------------  --------  --------  ------------ 
 Total accounts payable and accrued 
  expenses                                 4,191     5,821         4,560 
--------------------------------------  --------  --------  ------------ 
 
   9          Borrowings 

Short-term borrowings

Short-term borrowings were as follows at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012:

 
 
                                30 June   30 June   31 December 
                                   2013      2012          2012 
-----------------------------  --------  --------  ------------ 
 Long-term borrowings 
 Petraco 
 
   *    Principal 
                                            2,865 
   *    Interest                      -                       - 
 Total long-term borrowings           -     2,965             - 
 
 Short-term borrowings 
 Petraco 
 
   *    Principal                 2,500     7,316             - 
 
   *    Interest                  3,011         -         3,004 
 
 Total short-term borrowings      5,511     7,316         3,004 
 
 Total borrowings                 5,511    10,181         3,004 
-----------------------------  --------  --------  ------------ 
 

Petraco

On 12 April 2010 the Company reached an agreement (subsequently amended on 18 November 2010) with Petraco relating to the restructuring of the Petraco facility (the "Restructuring Agreement"). The principal terms of the Restructuring Agreement are as follows:

Total indebtedness owed by the Company to Petraco, as at 31 March 2010, was $34.3 million, made up as follows:

   -       capital amount outstanding (the "Capital Outstanding") of US$30.7 million; and 
   -       accrued interest outstanding (the "Accrued Interest") of US$3.6 million. 

As at 1 April 2010, the Capital Outstanding and Accrued Interest were added together and carried forward as principal ("Principal"). After 1 April 2010 interest was accrued on the Principal and was not compounded. All accrued interest from 1 April 2010 was paid once the Principal has been repaid and all payments made by the Company according to the payment schedule set out below was applied against the Principal outstanding. Interest will be charged on the Principal at a rate of 6 month LIBOR plus 5% per annum, non-compounding.

As part of the restructuring agreement the Company converted US$2 million of the Capital Outstanding into 8,693,006 ordinary shares of the Company (recorded in the consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' equity) and gave an option to Petraco to acquire additional new ordinary shares in the amount of 12,576,688 for GBP 0.26 per share. The fair value of the option is not material. This option is considered as non dilutive instrument.

In June 2010 the Company pledged 100% of the shares it currently holds in Arcticneft and 97.2% of shares it currently holds in Petrosakh to Petraco as security against the restructured Petraco facility. In August 2012 Petraco released its charge over the shares of Petrosakh in full.

Outstanding interest US$3.0 million is repayable on 31 December 2013 (as amended on 18 November 2010).

In June 2013 the Company entered into a short-term loan agreement with Petraco under which Petraco will advance the sum up to US$7.0 million. The key terms of the loan are that:

- it is repayable immediately following the loading of the next tanker shipment, scheduled for Autumn 2013 or 30 November 2013 (whichever is earlier);

- interest is chargeable at the rate of 5% over LIBOR until the date of the bill of lading of the tanker at which point it reduces to 2% over LIBOR; and

- it is included in Petraco's existing security over CJSC Arcticneft, further details of which appear in the Company's announcement dated 12 April 2010.

Weighted average interest rate

The Group's weighted average interest rates on borrowings were 5.5% and 5.5% at 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012, respectively.

Interest income and expense

Interest income and expense for the six months ended 30 June 2013 and 30 June 2012, respectively, comprised the following:

 
                                                Six months ended 30 
                                                               June 
                                             ---------------------- 
                                                   2013        2012 
-------------------------------------------  ----------  ---------- 
 
 Interest income 
 Related party loans issued (Note 14)               379          44 
-------------------------------------------  ----------  ---------- 
 Total interest income                              379          44 
-------------------------------------------  ----------  ---------- 
 
 Interest on loan from Petraco Oil Company 
  Limited                                           (7)       (163) 
 Finance leases                                    (93)        (35) 
 Change in dismantlement provision due to 
  passage of time                                 (103)        (80) 
 Total interest expense                           (203)       (278) 
 Net finance income/(expense)                       176       (234) 
-------------------------------------------  ----------  ---------- 
 
   10         Equity 

At 30 June 2013 authorised share capital was $1,890 thousand divided into 300 million shares of $0.0063 each.

 
                                                                           Difference 
                                                                                 from 
                                        Number                             conversion 
                                            of                                     of 
                                        shares                          share capital 
                                     (thousand      Share      Share               to 
                                    of shares)    capital    premium              USD 
--------------------------------  ------------  ---------  ---------  --------------- 
 
 Balance at 1 January 2012             249,251      1,569    656,988            (113) 
 
 Shares issued under restricted 
  stock plans                            3,195         20       (20)                - 
 
 Balance at 30 June 2012               252,446      1,589    656,968            (113) 
--------------------------------  ------------  ---------  ---------  --------------- 
 
   Balance at 1 January 2013           252,446      1,589    656,968            (113) 
 
 Shares issued under restricted 
  stock plans                                -          -          -                - 
 
   Balance at 30 June 2013             252,446      1,589    656,968            (113) 
--------------------------------  ------------  ---------  ---------  --------------- 
 

Restricted Stock Plan

At 30 June 2012, restricted stock grants for 3,194,914 shares were fully issued.

As of 30 June 2013, the number of unvested restricted stock grants and their respective vesting dates are presented in the table below.

 
 
                                   January   January     January 
 Date of Grant                        2009      2010        2011     Total 
 
 Unvested Restricted Stock 
  Granted as of 31 December 
  2012                             354,096   354,095     260,180   968,371 
 Vested in the six months 
  ended 30 June 2013                     -         -           -         - 
--------------------------------  --------  --------  ----------  -------- 
 Total Restricted Stock Granted 
  as of 30 June 2013               354,096   354,095     260,180   968,371 
--------------------------------  --------  --------  ----------  -------- 
 

Profit/(loss) per share

Basic profit/(loss) per share is calculated by dividing the profit/(loss) attributable to equity holders of the company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year.

 
 
                                                  Six months ended 
                                                      30 June 
                                              --------------------- 
                                                    2013     2012 
--------------------------------------------  ----------  --------- 
 Loss attributable to equity holders of 
  the Company                                    (2,552)    (2,043) 
 Weighted average number of ordinary shares 
  in issue (thousands)                           252,446    251,902 
--------------------------------------------  ----------  --------- 
 
 Basic loss per share (in US dollar per 
  share)                                          (0.01)     (0.01) 
--------------------------------------------  ----------  --------- 
 
   11         Revenues 
 
                                             Six months ended 
                                                  30 June 
-----------------------------------------  ------------------- 
                                                2013      2012 
-----------------------------------------  ---------  -------- 
 Petroleum (refined) products - domestic 
  sales                                       15,905    15,473 
 Crude oil - domestic sales                    1,707     1,114 
 Other sales                                     163       245 
-----------------------------------------  ---------  -------- 
 
   Total proceeds from sales                  17,775    16,832 
-----------------------------------------  ---------  -------- 
 
   Less: excise taxes                        (1,894)   (1,470) 
 
   Revenues after excise taxes                15,881    15,362 
-----------------------------------------  ---------  -------- 
 
   12         Cost of Sales 
 
                                              Six months ended 
                                                   30 June 
------------------------------------------  ------------------- 
                                                 2013      2012 
------------------------------------------  ---------  -------- 
 
 Unified production tax                         7,890     7,816 
 Wages and salaries                             4,706     5,141 
 Depreciation, depletion and amortisation       3,158     3,255 
 Materials                                      2,736     2,658 
 Oil treating, storage and other services         918       724 
 Rent, utilities and repair services              395       421 
 Other taxes                                      233       256 
 Other                                            102        58 
 Change in finished goods                     (9,187)   (8,044) 
 
   Total cost of sales                         10,951    12,285 
------------------------------------------  ---------  -------- 
 
   13         Selling, General and Administrative Expenses 
 
                                                          Six months ended 
                                                               30 June 
------------------------------------------------------  ------------------- 
                                                             2013      2012 
------------------------------------------------------  ---------  -------- 
 Wages and salaries                                         1,319     1,399 
 Professional consultancy fees                                601       712 
 Transport and storage services                               722       613 
 Office rent and other expenses                               430       435 
 Charge of provision for doubtful accounts receivable         352         - 
 Trip expenses and communication services                     187       189 
 Other expenses                                               334       229 
------------------------------------------------------  ---------  -------- 
 
   Total selling, general and administrative expenses       3,945     3,577 
------------------------------------------------------  ---------  -------- 
 
   14         Balances and transactions with Related Parties 

Parties are generally considered to be related if one party has the ability to control the other party, is under common control, or can exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial or operational decisions as defined by IAS 24 Related Party Disclosures. Key management personnel are considered to be related parties. In considering each possible related party relationship, attention is directed to the substance of the relationship, not merely the legal form.

Balances and transactions with related parties

 
                                                             Six months ended 
                                                                  30 June 
                                                          --------------------- 
                                                              2013         2012 
--------------------------------------------------------  --------  ----------- 
 Transactions with related parties 
 
  Interest income                                              379           44 
 
 Impairment of loans issued to a shareholder 
  and interest receivable from a shareholder                   352            - 
--------------------------------------------------------  --------  ----------- 
 
                                                                             31 
                                             30 June       30 June     December 
                                                2013          2012         2012 
------------------------------------------  --------  ------------  ----------- 
 Balances with related parties 
 Loans issued to related parties                 476           782          578 
 Interest receivable from other related 
  parties                                        382           380          363 
                                            --------  ------------  ----------- 
 
   Total of loans and interest receivable 
   from related parties                          858         1,162          941 
                                            --------  ------------  ----------- 
 
 Provision on claims                           2,199             -        2,199 
 
 
 

As of 30 June 2013 and 31 December 2012 the Group has an impairment provision against a loan to a related party of US$6.7 million and US$6.3 million, respectively. This amount relates to a loan to shareholder and former member of management of the Group. This loan is overdue.

For accounting purposes management reassessed the carrying value of the loan and impaired this fully. However, this does not reduce the validity of the legal claim against this related party. Management formally demanded repayment of the full amount by 20 May 2011.

By 20 May 2011 management did not receive any response from the related party. Considering that according to the loan agreement all disputes shall finally be resolved by arbitration under the Rules of Arbitration of the London Court of International Arbitration (the LCIA) the Company filed a claim to the LCIA in June 2011. This arbitration has confirmed the Company's legal rights, vindicated its position and issued a final award that the sum in the amount of US$6.3 million (including loan amount and interest) and legal cost in the amount of US$1.2 million must be repaid to Urals Energy together with a daily accumulating interest. As of 30 June 2013 the Group has an impairment provision against other receivables from the shareholder of US$1.2 million (31 December 2012: US$1.2 million). The Company has formally demanded payment from Mr Rovneiko and is committed to using all appropriate means to collect the outstanding amount.

Loans receivable include amounts due by OOO Komineftegeophysica in the amount of US$0.9 million (31 December 2012: US$0.9 million), where shareholders of the Group hold the majority of shares. The loans bear interest 10%. Loans in the amount of US$0.4 million is short term in nature. Loans in the amount of US$0.3 million mature on 31 December 2014, in the amount of US$0.2 million mature on 31 December 2015. These loans are not secured.

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